Get Bedbug Control in Your Home

"Nighty, night, don't let the bedbugs bite." How many times did your mother say that to you when you were little as she tucked you into bed? Little did you know that this wasn't just a cute expression of your mom's, but a reality based on something very real and very disgusting?

They may sound like something that you find in dirty homes or low grade motels, but the truth of the matter is, these little blood sucking parasites are on the rise and have been found in surprising places, including upscale motels and homes so clean even Martha Stewart envies their neatness.

The problem has almost risen to the level of epidemic proportions, with the EPA putting out a national warning advising Americans that there is a resurgence of these nasty uninvited bed partners that they need to be aware of and there are steps you can take keep your home pest free, including being aware of the indicators that you have these pests in your home.

Awareness, as the EPA indicates, is important because in addition to being uninvited guests, these pests are also survivors. In fact, many people have been shocked and dismayed to discover that these creatures, so small to be almost invisible to the naked eye, can survive up to a year without a host to live off of, which means even a home that is unoccupied and empty for a long period of time can come complete with these nasty visitors.

Since they can be so hard to see, it can be hard to determine how bad the problem is and if your home is infested with them or if you have managed to catch the problem early before a full fledged infestation starts. Contrary to their name, these pests can live in more than just your bed; they can also live in your carpet, drapes, wallpaper and dresser. In fact, they don't limit themselves to just your bedroom and they can spread to your living room furniture as well.

So how do you get some bedbug control? There are some steps you can take on your own to get bedbug control in your home in conjunction with working with a pest exterminator. First you can take out any clothing, bedding, towels or curtains that the pests could be living in and put these things into airtight containers to take to a different location to clean. You can also vacuum and shampoo your carpets thoroughly to get rid of any nest, eggs or live bugs that are still in your home. A professional in bedbug control can do the rest to make sure your visitors are permanently evicted from your home.

Pest control is time consuming and it takes effort from both the home owner and the professional bedbug control expert, but when it is done thoroughly and correctly the infestation can be stopped and your home can be your own home sweet home again, pest free. And that does make it easier to get a good night's sleep.